Lost In The Canon: The Story Of Sam Willett�������s Adventures On The Great Colorado Of The West (1888) is a classic adventure novel written by Alfred Rochefort Calhoun. The story follows the protagonist, Sam Willett, as he embarks on a thrilling journey down the Colorado River in the late 19th century. Sam is a young man from the East who travels to the West to join a group of adventurers on a river expedition. The group consists of experienced guides and hunters who are familiar with the treacherous waters of the Colorado. However, things take a turn for the worse when their boat capsizes in a violent storm, leaving Sam and a few others stranded in the middle of the canyon.As they struggle to survive in the harsh wilderness, Sam must use all of his wits and skills to navigate the dangerous terrain and find a way back to civilization. Along the way, he encounters Native American tribes, wild animals, and other obstacles that test his courage and determination.Lost In The Canon is a gripping tale of survival, adventure, and self-discovery. It offers a vivid portrayal of the rugged beauty of the American West and the challenges faced by those who dared to explore its untamed wilderness. This book is a must-read for fans of classic adventure stories and anyone who loves a good tale of human resilience in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.